(diān) - High mountain peak & towering summit

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diān | 13 strokes | radical:

· diān

High mountain peak;

towering summit;

lofty mountain top.

High mountain peaktowering summitlofty mountain top.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakTowering summitLofty peakMajestic summitPeak and ridge

Synonyms

  • peak, summit
  • mountain top, summit
  • top, summit

Antonyms

  • valley, ravine
  • deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The climbers reached the mountain peak (山嵮).
  • We admired the towering summit (嵮峰) from below.
  • The poem describes a lofty mountain top (高嵮).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山嵮)
  • Towering summit(嵮峰)
  • Lofty peak(高嵮)
  • Majestic summit(巍嵮)
  • Peak and ridge(嵮岭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic mountain scenery.
  • Represents the concept of lofty ideals and ambitious goals in Chinese culture.
  • Associated with the aesthetic appreciation of natural landscapes in traditional Chinese art.

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